September 23, 2024 3:00 pm ET
Bryce Mitchell wants to step up versus Movsar Evloev, however he desires time.
Evloev (18-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) requires a brand-new challenger for UFC 307 on Oct. 5 after Aljamain Sterling withdrew due to injury. Mitchell is down for the battle, however as long as he gets time to preparation.
Mitchell (16-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) will not make the error of taking another short-notice battle after he got knocked out cold by Josh Emmett at UFC 296 in December.
(Sterling) injured his elbow,” Mitchell informed The Schmo. “You understand what occurred last time I took one on brief notification. It was awful. I’m sensible enough to regard that I require a bit more training. I desire that battle. Provide me 2 months, I’m down. That’s all I require.
“Two months, and I believe that’s reasonable to ask. And if he truly desires that battle, 2 months is not that long of a wait on what they’re paying him. He can make it through 2 more months without an income. I believe he ought to battle me in 2 months.”
Mitchell clarifies that he would not take the battle far from Sterling, and would just battle Evloev if the unbeaten competitor wasn’t happy to await too long. The set were set up to combat on 2 events– UFC Fight Night 214, then UFC 288, however both broke down.
“But likewise, I do not wish to take the battle from Aljo,” Mitchell stated. “I would not take the battle from Aljo. I’m pals with Aljo. If Aljo do not desire to battle him in a couple of months due to the fact that he requires more time and they require someone, I’m the man.
“There’s not a larger draw. Who else are you going to get to combat Movsar that will fill seats? Let’s be sensible: I’m going to bring individuals there. Individuals wish to see me combat Movsar, I wish to kick his ass due to the fact that he’s being a little b * stard to me.”
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